Principal Engineer I

Let’s go create

Full Time Englewood, Colorado Posted 08/20/2025 Business unit: Product and Technology Areas of interest: Information Technology Requisition Number: 2025-55570 EGN601

Spectrum’s Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation’s fastest mobile service, most reliable internet service, most viewed live TV app, and the most advanced WiFi. We are transforming the next era of connectivity and entertainment experiences. The diversity of experience available within Spectrum’s Product and Technology team is unmatched and there are opportunities to grow your career as a designer, architect, engineer, developer, operator, or data scientist. We are creative, disciplined, hard-working, complex-problem solvers that believe in collaborating to deliver the highest quality customer experience.


BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As a Principal Engineer I o­­n the THIS team you will be responsible for engineering activities that maintain and enhance the company's telecommunications and signal processing hardware, software and electrical systems. Works with technical operations staff on system design and configuration. Works with design teams and advises team leaders.

WHAT OUR PRINCIPAL ENGINEERS ENJOY MOST

  • Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
  • Designs, implements, monitors, enhances and troubleshoots systems in assigned areas.
  • Analyzes and revises existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary.
  • Tests and reviews system designs.
  • Provides Engineering Technical support and guidance to regional personnel and ensure all technical integration, changes, standards and documentation are met.
  • Mentors and guides the work of technical staff.
  • Reviews work plans and designs and advises on improvements.
  • Adheres to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable.
  • Knows, understands and follows company policy.
  • Performs other duties as requested by manager.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM

Required Qualifications

  • Experience:
    • Engineering work experience – 5+ years
    • Project management work experience – 5+ years
  • Education:
    • Masters or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field or related work experience
  • Technical skills:
    • Basic knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and Transport technologies and protocols
    • Basic knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology
    • Basic knowledge in TCP/IP and the OSI Model
    • Basic knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations
    • Basic knowledge of network devices and basic network appliances
    • Basic knowledge of network designing software, such as Visio
  • Skills:
    • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with all levels of business users in a professional manner
    • Extensive experience with collaborating and building team consensus when interacting with both the leadership and the implementation teams
  • Abilities:
    • Ability to read, write and speak the English language
    • Ability to use personal computer and software applications
    • Ability to perform duties in a very fast pace environment and ability to learn new technology quickly
  • Travel Ability: Office environment
  • Schedule:
    • Full time
    • This position is eligible to work in a hybrid work model (combination of in-office and remote days)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

  • Knowledge of company products and services
  • Strong experience with Python, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
  • Developed and implemented/Tested  robust security protocols for Consumer Premises Equipment (CPE) devices or network devices , ensuring protection against vulnerabilities and enhancing network integrity.
  • Experience with Firmware Reverse Engineering & Analysis, DDOS, MITM , preferably with telecom equipment or telecom environment
  • Past experience analyzing security software for vulnerabilities
  • Writing and developing automation scrips for lab testing
  • Experience using Elastic or Grafana

Education:

  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
  • Industry and vendor specific certifications and training preferred (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)

SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

  • Innovative Tools & Tech: Work with high-performing software and applications on the forefront of the digital telecommunications industry.
  • Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology will power your career as you move up or around the company.
  • Supportive Teams: Who you are matters here. And, we aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas.
  • Total Rewards:See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life

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EGN601 2025-55570 2025

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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally is between $110,800.00 and $196,400.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.



Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known by our Spectrum products and services, including: Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Business and Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

Grow Your Career Here We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.

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